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FS: 87 Syncro Westy Weekender (sorry for the long post)
Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:14:21 -0600
...I never removed any of the other components they are all still their(condenser and compressor and such) -actual mileage of the van is...
Re: Soldered Connections...Not!
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 09:58:38 -0800
...Your examples of failing solders are not from a wire to >wire connection but a wire to a component / circuit board connection. If >you...
Re: Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:40:31 -0500
...as oppossed to being idiot proff like they are > supposed > to be ..but I heard that the van was doing just great ...two adjustmens...
Lots of Sta-bar Info - long
Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
Sun, 12 May 2002 10:52:20 -0400
...So I proceeded to install the 19mm bar using a mix and match of components. Some of my old parts were unusable (or missing...
Re: New dash foil replacement
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:27:17 -0500
...He then casually dropped the fact that one could just have a new foil made. > > I had no idea that was possible . > > I said...
Re: Front Blinkers are super Dim
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:55:00 -0700
...and it's not the components so much .. it is corrosion and poor contact here and there. if you see a working bulb, but...
Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 6 Jan 2017 20:28:18 -0500
...It's a huge pity they went out of business > and > > nobody has picked up this idea. > > > > > > > > Bar graph display -- digital meters typically take...
gak! another road test: 1993 VW Eurovan
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 12 Jan 95 11:08:30 CST
...An important component of every Volkswagen is safety, and the EuroVan is no exception. The previous Vanagon had one of the best safety records...
Re: Easiest Platform to Convert to I-4 FROM?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 13:23:59 -0700
...once my TDI is running, you can't tell at idle from 'the seat of your pants'. The bed issue is really a none...
Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:49:52 -0800
...to give you an idea how easily this can happen...on some rebuild long block instructions, it says 'Do Not Rotate the Engine until...
large object into westy
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Fri, 2 Nov 2012 09:56:07 -0400
...I know that Bosch made most of the electrical and >> particularly ignition components for our vehicles. Bosch is absolutely not >> the same company that...
Re: [Syncro] Subaru Motors Wreck Trannies?--Commentary
Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
Fri, 2 Feb 2001 12:23:27 +1100
...The South Africans VW factory actually reengineered upgraded > components to strengthen the syncro transmission, and this upgrade is a > good idea for 2WD owners...
Re: Vanagon Utopia finally found
Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
Tue, 16 Sep 2003 19:34:50 -0700
...They really do produce more power, meet emission standards, idle smoothly and have good mileage. After going through my second rebuild experiences and having...
Re: ... richly blessed ... amazing wife ... everything else nice too ... update on Pastel Van TOAST and other emails on van crash
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:03:14 -0800
...upper > grill > appeared intact but did not inspect > > i have no idea if the tranny case broke but i did find grey water drain...
Re: What to replace in a rebuild?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 29 Aug 2004 18:24:18 -0500
...You may choose to just use the idiot light after your break in period but having an oil pressure gauge is near mandatory in...
Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:53:02 -0700
...The idea of commonplace mechanical competence has > fallen out of grace thanks to disposable modern vehicles that simply > don't require it. > > Simply put...
Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Thu, 18 Jun 2015 20:30:40 -1000
...failed emissions test badly, plus would idle irregularity. Watching the injectors spray immediately reveal one awful one .. whether spraying off to the side .. or...
Re: Fixing Vanagon Air Conditioning....trying at least
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Fri, 9 Aug 2019 18:00:31 +0000
...a replacement for the standar= d rubber hoses.=C2=A0 Good idea.=C2=A0 To solve this problem once and for a= ll.=C2...
Re: Propane fired airconditioning
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:36:05 -0700
...Fortunately it is cheap and easy to repair! Because the components of the blend can leak at different rates you don't know what...
Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:37:55 -0800
...On 1/31/2013 10:36 AM, Don Hanson wrote: > When you do replace the fuel supply components of your van...be > careful to...
Re: BLOCK BEARING SIZES ...
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Tue, 28 Sep 2004 09:03:34 -0400
...see my low oil pressure at warm idle article at http://www.bostonengine.com/articles/low-oil-pressure.htm out of round on the...
Mark vs. the Distributor - Chapter 1(was "Driving dog" pin removal)
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Tue, 4 Mar 2003 00:02:57 -0800
...For those of you who have no idea what what one looks like, check out the following blurry photo. Pay close attention to the...
Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:51:11 -0700
...bad idea? >>>>> Anyone used them before? Have any feedback? >>>>> >>>>> Secondly is there anything regarding the >> rebuild that is a must to >>>>> replace component wise...
Re: What's the richest air fuel ration you can still make run? also friday Megasquirt VW
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:12:00 -0700
...The might be the same person that said aircraft wires cant' be soldered even ..though I have no idea if that's true. I...
Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 7 Jan 2017 01:47:29 +0000
...It's a huge pity they went out of business > and > > nobody has picked up this idea. > > > > > > > > Bar graph display -- digital meters typically take...
Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:59:45 -0400
...Given that the van has been sitting around idle a lot while I've had it prepped and painted, this is not so surprising...
Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:52:44 -0600
...Nothing like a roadside breakdown in the middle of >>>> nowhere >>>> to make you wish you had replaced "that" rubber component. So easy in >>>> the...
Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 27 Mar 2014 10:56:35 -0500
...Proper maintenance and restoration of > > > > components needed is another matter. Of course, at some point, all our > > > > campers are going to be either show...
Re: Front Blinkers are super Dim
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:01:45 -0400
...idea why this would be, as it seems to >>>> |me there's good >>>> |>>>> power and ground since the marker mode works well. >>>> |>>>> Any ideas...
I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Thu, 17 May 2012 09:15:41 -0500
...com/watch?**v=iD2tYiyX_sE&feature=channel&**list=UL" target=_blank>http://www.youtube.com/watch?**v=iD2tYiyX_sE&feature=channel...
Re: AC convert
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:27:37 -0400
...The hardcore on this list that spout their overzealous ideas on tires, rims and a/c substitutes are most likely the same people that...
Re: large object into westy
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Fri, 2 Nov 2012 10:51:23 -0400
...I know that Bosch made most of the electrical > and > >> particularly ignition components for our vehicles. Bosch is absolutely > not > >> the same company that...
Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 6 Jan 2017 20:40:48 -0500
...It's a huge pity they went out of business > and > > nobody has picked up this idea. > > > > > > > > Bar graph display -- digital meters typically take...
Re: Mark vs. the Distributor - Chapter 1(was "Driving dog" pin removal)
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Tue, 4 Mar 2003 08:39:53 -0800
...For those of you who have no idea what what one looks > like, check out the following blurry photo. Pay close attention to the...
Re: Easiest Platform to Convert to I-4 FROM?
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 21:10:19 +0000
...once >my TDI is running, you can't tell at idle from 'the seat of your pants'. > >The bed issue is really a none...
My Turbo Audi 2.0 Project (not short)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 20 Jun 2001 05:24:17 EDT
...Been working on this idea for several years. As I have often stated, I converted the diesel to the 1.8 L 8V GTi...
latest on Re: vanagon AC (long)
Historical mailing list - Bart Wineland
Wed, 12 Jul 95 14:03:46 -0400
...The three components have different leak rates, so topping off would result in altered concentrations. In addition, R-406A (and all other blends) have...
Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:27:02 -0700
...Same old missing/bogging at 1/4 throttle with uneven idle (hunting) Disconnecting the HO2 sensor made no difference to missing at 1/4...
Re: Soldered Connections...Not!
Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 18:43:52 -0800
...Your examples of failing solders are not from a wire to >>wire connection but a wire to a component / circuit board connection. If >>you...
Re: AMC Heads (My views)
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 15 Oct 2004 17:12:27 -0400
...So Leonard started saving the bad valves and discovered that all of the valves that failed were the same, with no markings that identified...
Re: Fwd: Re: ECU Testing
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:39:08 -0400
...The ideal way to attach it would be with a pass-through connector, but to do that you'll need a sacrificial ECU and...
Re: a/c - Sorry
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 7 Sep 2006 12:53:42 -0700
...Then you can compare and get some idea of where you really are with this. There are different kinds of 'leaks'. Most leaks will...
Re: [WetWesties] Early Fri. Element pop top little vangaon content.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:22:04 -0800
...Don't have any ideas on how to deal with that. Cheers, Pat _____ From: wetwesties@yahoogroups.com [mailto:wetwesties@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
Re: Electrical setup: Photos and details
Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:53:46 -0700
...I only found "component" 3pdt switches, however, > and after beginning the installation using these, I decided it wasn't really > a good solution (it...
Busted alternator brackets - the mystery
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:50:06 -0700
...Rebuilds often use these damaged components. Many folks leave the bottom alternator bolt just loose enough to allow belt adjustment. This is a no...
Re: a/c - Sorry
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 7 Sep 2006 13:47:29 -0700
...Then you can compare and > get some idea of where > you really are with this. > > There are different kinds of 'leaks'. Most leaks > will...
Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
Historical mailing list - bernie
Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:19:41 -0700
...Proper maintenance and > restoration of > > > > > components needed is another matter. Of course, at some point, > all our > > > > > campers are going to be either show...
Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 10 May 2008 15:53:19 -0700
...Zero toe is all right - the idea is that the wheels get pulled back a bit in flight, so static is to start with...
Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:12:29 -0700
...but DO NOT just run out and buy the part if it flags a component or device !! generally speaking, having codes stored in the...
Re: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:48:28 -0400
...Suspension components, bolts etc etc etc. and the beginnings of various seam rust. Brake backing plates and dust shields were approaching lacy condition. LIcense...
FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:29:51 -0800
...Put the cluster in a safe place that you will not sit or lay other components on. Vent lever removal: Release all the vent...
Re: Winter Storage delimma (rather long, but worth it!)
Historical mailing list - JJ
Thu, 9 Nov 2000 13:50:20 -0800
...This will lubricate all of the intake components, coating them with a sticky gel. Replace the air filter, and tape across the intake securely...
Re: More & More Info on Copper Core German Radiators
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Wed, 2 Oct 2002 08:45:18 EDT
...explain in great detail why this would be a very bad idea. ***Bad? Bad for whom? From your perspective as a salesman, it seems...
Of Interest to Air Coolers
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 17 Dec 2002 21:56:55 -0600
...Where practical, these slots or holes should ideally have down-turned flanges or spigots In conventional engines with a separate bolt-on oil sump...
Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
Historical mailing list - Jason
Thu, 27 Mar 2014 20:10:57 -0400
...Proper maintenance and > > restoration of > > > > > > components needed is another matter. Of course, at some point, > > all our > > > > > > campers are going to be either show...
Re: Engine Puzzlememt
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Sat, 23 Jun 2018 10:49:28 -0400
...I removed or >>>>>> disconnected all of the components connected to the engine >>>>>> yesterday. They all spun freely, but the engine would not. I >>>>>> will...
Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:57:18 -0500
...Clutch housing, sometimes also clutch bell called this part of the gearbox is identically and freely exchangeable with 4 -, 5-Gang and syncro gearbox...
Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:06:03 -0500
...Proper maintenance and > > > restoration of > > > > > > > components needed is another matter. Of course, at some point, > > > all our > > > > > > > campers are going to be either show...
Re: temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 21:05:29 -0700
...If it's going to run at 10 psi at a hot idle...........the oil pressure relief valve is completely out of the picture...
Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
Historical mailing list - TCollins
Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:33:06 -0400
...Proper maintenance and >>> restoration of >>>>>>> components needed is another matter. Of course, at some point, >>> all our >>>>>>> campers are going to be either show...